VERSAILLES, KY — (April 13, 2016) It is with heavy hearts that Team Zenyatta and Lane’s End Farm must announce the passing of Zenyatta’s 2016 foal by War Front. His death occurred at approximately 9:00 am this morning due to complications of meconium aspiration syndrome. We express our deep gratitude to Dr. Peter Morresey and the professionals at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital who worked tirelessly to support the mare and foal. Zenyatta is in good health and back home at Lane’s End Farm.
Update — 5:30 pm
Zenyatta has returned to the field that is her original home at Lane’s End. She has been paired with the mare Vixana, who is also owned by Jerry and Ann Moss. Zenyatta and Vixana are the same age, and they trained together under John Shirreffs at Barn 55. The two are becoming reacquainted and have already shared a drink at the water bowl.
Kimberly
Oh I’m sooo sad about the Queen’s prince passing away!!!! He was such a beautiful boy. My hearts go out to everyone involved. ??
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.A very sad day indeed.It’s good to see Zenyatta with Ann and an old friend who will bring her great comfort in the coming days.I still keep Peggy and Jordan in my prayers.There is much sympathy for Zenyatta on our Racing FB’s too.She is loved….
Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
One of the saddest of days. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Peggy
So sorry to the Mosses and all of the connections who care for Zenyatta.
You are in the thoughts of so many.
Cynthia Zitko
Completely heart broken for Zenyatta and the wonderful family she has. Hugs to all!
Rosie
Still crying over the loss of our princess and now this beautiful new prince is gone!
That is so unbelievable tragic. But we all must be strong for Zenyatta. My condolences
to Jerry and Ann and Lanes End!
And I do hope that Zenyatta will be bred back to War Front because both foals looked
so promising. Let’s look positively forward. I guess that is all we can do at this so very
very sad day!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Team Z and LE,
Oh thank you so much for this more recent update and photo!
It provides us with a comforting lifeline while we cope with the sadness. To see sweet Zenyatta back at home in her paddock with an old friend, and of course, with her beloved Ann, gives us the equivalent of a re-assuring hug that things will get better.
Please know that all of you are in our prayers and in our hearts. Bless you.
Hugs and Love
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
We share in Zenny’s joys and even tragedies as part of her extended family. She really enjoys being a mom. So relieved her human mom is there to comfort her and she is near an old friend too. I am so sad for all of Team Z, but grateful Z is phyisically ok. That is a blessing.
Janet
I am so sad to hear this. My heart goes out to everyone at Team Z, especially Ann. It is so hard to lose little ones and I know this especially hard after losing Princess Z. This seems to be a bad year for foaling as I’ve heard of several tragedies. So glad Zenny is OK. Prayers to everyone.
Kathleen
Like so many here, I am heartbroken over the passing of this beautiful colt. My condolences to all her wonderful team. I just pray she can move on gently. She looks good in the update and Vixiana will help her through.
Kristy Taylor
This is very sad news. ??? Thoughts and prayers to Team Zenyatta, to her, and to
the doctors that cared for her beautiful foal. I’m so sorry for your loss. ?
Louise Spadafora
Heartbroken at the sad news of the loss of Zenyatta’s little colt. My condolences to the Mosses, Lane’s End staff, Zenyatta, staff at Rood and Riddle, Team Z, and all the Zsters. RIP sweet little one. You have passed over the rainbow bridge and will be with your sister where you will run and play forever in fields of green.
shirleeinindy
As someone said here on the blog when we lost Z Princess “Love hurts.” Pain and tears are the price we pay for loving these wonderful creatures. Reminds me of the Garth Brooks song, The Dance.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Love and Hugs, JB
Celeste/ Massachusetts
I am so, so sad about this news. I do not know what else to say. I have read so many of the posts from others here and it is evident that we are just all so sorry for the Mosses and Team Z and of course, especially Zenyatta. It is very comforting to see her with Vixana. She looks very calm grazing and it is also comforting to see that Ann is with her. Ann, you are a special person. You are so wonderful to your horses and I am truly sorry that you have to experience this heartbreak so soon after the loss of Princess Z. You and your family and all the connections to Zenyatta are in my prayers. Thank you all so much for keeping us updated; it is greatly appreciated. Please give Zenyatta a hug and kiss for me. Thank you so much.
Erica
This sad news takes my breath away. Dear Zenyatta, the Lanes’ End Team and especially the Mosses, my arms are around you. I want to thank the Mosses for generously continuing to share Zenyattas’ life journey with us. Though I never touched her, Zenyatta touched me. Her story changed my life for the better.
Maggie
It’s NOT fair!!! It’s Not fair!!! It’s NOT fair!!! I just can’t believe this happened again.
my heart and my body are numb….. I feel so sad about this news…..Ann take care of Zenyatta and yourself. Let’s all sit back and rest…..including the Queen!!
Linda in NJ
Oh my! This is very, very sad news. I am just finishing work and on my way home when I read this. I am just shocked beyond belief and feel so bad for Zenyatta. She must be absolutely devastated.
Zenny, I am so sorry. You gave birth to a beautiful, handsome boy. Z16 really did experience so much love for his short time on this earth. I am so sorry we will never get to know him.
Sending my deepest condolences to Team Z and all those at Lane’s End farm, and all those at Rood and Riddle. Such a sad day.
Zenny, I wish all of us Z Dumplings and Zsters could wrap our arms around you and give you a big hug.
With all my love,
Linda
janet luzell
So happy to see Zenny back at the farm and paired up. I hope and pray that Ann and Jerry and of our our sweet sweet girl Zenyatta can recover from this tragedy. RIP little one and run free with your sister. Love and prayers to Zenyatta and the Mosses. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Cheryl
So very sorry for the loss of this precious baby. God Bless you all!
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Stella Bagwell in South Texas
Thank you so much for the update. Being able to see Zenyatta back home eases some of the pain in my heart.
God Bless you, Ann, and all those who love Zenyatta. Happier days are sure to come.
Love,
Stel
Cathy
So very sorry to hear everyone must be heartbroken, including Zenyatta rest in peace little one.
PatB from NM
Heartbreaking. So at a loss.
Sally Farrar
God Speed Sweet Baby Z.
There are so many of us out here who care so very deeply. We will forever hold a special remembrance in our hearts for Zenyatta’s babies. Thank You, Team Z, for sharing Zenyatta’s life with us.
Brigid Matthews
Terribly sorry to hear such sad news. Love and prayers to all.
Michelle
Zeny I am so sorry for your loss and for the sadness you and your family and friends are going through. I hope in the future you are able to have a beautiful new star by your side.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
‘Now cracks a noble heart.
Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. ‘
(William Shakespeare)
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Trina N.,
Thank you for the perfect quotation from The Bard. It’s nice to hear from you even though the circumstances are so very tragic. We have missed you; hope you are okay.
Hugs and Love
Risa L.
Deepest and sincere sympathy to Zenyatta and Team Z. It breaks my heart to know that Z has lost two foals in two years. I hope that a brighter future is ahead
Mike Durham
So sorry for the loss and all that are involved. Zenyatta is strong and all the love that she is given by her owners, handlers and staff. Thoughts and prayers coming everyone’s way.
Judith Neumann
So much support for you all under these very sad events….
All my personal best wishes to Lanes End and everyone involved…I wish you all and Zenyatta the best for the coming year!
carolinarkansas
this is just so awful…..too sad…
Darlene Daniels
Thank you Team Z for the update and photo of Zenny, Ann and Vixana. Ann and Zenny get and give strength to each other and that is very comforting to all of us. Thank you again for including us. God Bless you all.